Burners bring $35 million to regional economy

12:17 AM,
Aug. 24, 2013

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Yun Long
ylong@rgj.com

Northern Nevada should expect to rake in about $35 million from Burning Man this year, festival officials said.

The weeklong arts and free-expression festival is expected to draw at least 68,000 people to the middle of the Black Rock Desert near Gerlach. The participants, known as Burners, come from across the world and spend significant amounts of money at Reno and Sparks businesses to gear up for the playa.

"We estimate that participants spend about $30 million a year coming to and from the event and buying supplies," said Megan Miller, Burning Man public relations manager. "The Black Rock ...